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Following on from the success of the last kickstarter campaign to finance the making of my album, ‘Not Long For This World’, we have decided to go the same route again with the aim of raising funds to realize a new stage production. I was recently approached by the lovely ladies at the Bootleg Theatre in LA, with a view to staging my play with music, ‘The Chanteuse and the Devil’s Muse’ ( about the legendary Black Dahlia murder ). They want to have the play run for the entire month of September. The Bootleg is a great little space and the perfect location for this piece. The production will feature a rotating cast culled from the bleeding edge of contemporary theatre in Los Angeles as well as live music performed by Ego Plum ( Ebola Music Orchestra ) Ysanne Spevack ( Smashing Pumpkins etc. ) and myself. It will also feature the extraordinary, internationally acclaimed Butoh performer, Vangeline. The play will also be staged for one night and one night only, at the Million Dollar Theatre in Downtown LA on November 12, 2011.

Still, we need some dosh to make this magic happen so, once again, dear patron, this is where you become vital to the unfolding story. The money will pay for flights, accommodation, rehearsals, costumes, props, special lighting equipment, projectors etc.

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Signed limited edition 7” single featuring two songs from the play.
Signed limited edition ( 100 ) of ‘Songs From The Play’ CD. ( silk screen sleeve )
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Blue Star: $50.00 contribution

Signed limited edition 7” single featuring two songs from the play.
Signed limited edition ( 100 ) of ‘Songs From The Play’ CD. ( silk screen sleeve )
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One ticket to see the show.

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Silver Star: $100.00 contribution

Signed copy of David J’s new CD, ‘Not Long For This World’.
Signed limited edition ( 100 ) of ‘Songs From The Play’ CD. ( silk screen sleeve )
Signed limited edition 7” single featuring two songs from the play.
Name included in program.
Two tickets to see the show.
Meet David J following performance.

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Gold Star: $200.00 contribution

Cocktails at the Gallery Bar and Cognac Room at the Biltmore Hotel with David J, musicians & the cast. Menu includes the ‘Black Dahlia’!: Grey Goose Citron Vodka, Chambord, Kahlua, orange peel garnish
Signed copy of David J’s new CD, ‘Not Long For This World’.
Signed limited edition ( 100 ) of ‘Songs From The Play’ CD. ( silk screen sleeve )
Signed limited edition 7” single featuring two songs from the play.
Name included in program.
Two tickets to see the show.
Two VIP passes to see the one-off production at the Million Dollar Theatre in downtown LA on November 12, 2011.

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Platinum Star: $500.00 ( only one )

Original silk screen print.
‘The Devil’s Muse’ by David J
David J’s original hand written lyrics to ‘The Devil’s Muse’
Signed copy of David J’s new CD, ‘Not Long For This World’.
Signed limited edition ( 100 ) of ‘Songs From The Play’ CD. ( silk screen sleeve )
Signed limited edition 7” single featuring two songs from the play.
Name included in program.
Two tickets to see the show.
Two VIP passes to see the one off show at the Million Dollar Theatre on November 12, 2011.

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Black Star: $1000.00 contribution

David J, Ego Plum and Ysanne Spevack will perform the songs from the play in your living room! ( Los Angeles area only )
Signed copy of David J’s new CD, ‘Not Long For This World’.
Signed limited edition ( 100 ) of ‘Songs From The Play’ CD. ( silk screen sleeve )
Signed limited edition 7” single featuring two songs from the play.
Name(s) included in program.
Ten tickets to see the show. ( You choose which night )
Meet the cast following performance.
Ten VIP passes to see the one off show at the Million Dollar Theatre on November 12, 2011.

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New Reward!

For a pledge of $1,500 David J and Kerry Brown ( Smashing Pumpkins multi platinum winning producer ) will produce and play on a song. recording studio time included in high end Beverly Hills recording studio where Jessica Simpson The Smashing Pumpkins Courtney Love Kathy Valentine (The Go-Go's) Charlotte Caffey (The Go-Gos ) Susanna Hoffs & Vicki Peterson (The Bangles) Greg DulliMark LaneganPatty Schemel (Hole) The Veronicas David J The Electric Prunes The Seeds Strawberry Alarm Clock and many more have recorded.

Funding period

Jul 9, 2011 - Aug 8, 2011
(30 days)

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